Comparison

NodePass vs Orange Cloud for Cloudflare

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NodePass

This open-source network tunneling solution provides enterprise-grade TCP/UDP connectivity with an all-in-one architecture. It offers zero-configuration deployment, intelligent connection pooling, and tiered TLS encryption for complex network scenarios. Designed for DevOps and system administrators.

Highlights
  • TCP/UDP tunneling and protocol conversion
  • Intelligent connection pooling
  • Tiered TLS encryption
  • Zero-configuration deployment
  • Cross-platform, multi-architecture support
  • Real-time monitoring and visualization
Features
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NodePass is an open-source, lightweight, enterprise-grade TCP/UDP network tunneling solution featuring an all-in-one architecture with separation of control and data channels, along with flexible and high-performance instance control. It supports zero-configuration deployment, intelligent connection pooling, tiered TLS encryption, and seamless protocol conversion. Designed for DevOps professionals and system administrators to effortlessly handle complex network scenarios. Key Features: Universal Functionality: • Basic TCP/UDP tunneling and protocol conversion across diverse networks. • Compatible with port mapping, NAT traversal, and traffic relay. • Cross-platform, multi-architecture, single binary or container. Connection Pool: • Pre-established connections for zero-latency switching and forwarding. • Eliminates handshake delays, boosts performance. • Auto-scaling with real-time capacity adjustment. Innovative Architecture: • Integrated S/C/M architecture, flexible mode switching. • Full decoupling of control/data channels. • API-instance management, multi-instance collaboration. Multi-level Security: • Three TLS modes: plaintext, self-signed, strict validation. • Covers development to enterprise security needs. • Hot-reload certificates with zero downtime. Minimal Configuration: • No config files required, ready to use via CLI. • Optimized for CI/CD and containers. • Flexible tuning via environment variables. Performance: • Intelligent scheduling, auto-tuning, ultra-low resource usage. • Stable under high concurrency and heavy load. • Health checks, auto-reconnect, self-healing. Visualization: • Rich cross-platform visual frontends. • One-click deployment scripts, easy management. • Real-time monitoring, API-instance management, traffic stats.

About

Orange Cloud for Cloudflare

Manage your Cloudflare domains, DNS records, and analytics from your iOS device. Offers secure OAuth sign-in, one-tap proxy toggling, and detailed performance metrics. Pro features include Workers logs, R2/D1/KV storage management, and WAF rule configuration.

Highlights
  • Secure OAuth 2.0 sign-in
  • Full domain and DNS management
  • Real-time analytics dashboards
  • Workers script browsing and logging
  • R2, D1, and KV storage management (Pro)
  • WAF custom rule management (Pro)
  • iOS widgets and Apple Watch app
Features
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Orange Cloud is a native Cloudflare client for iPhone and iPad. Sign in with Cloudflare's official OAuth, choose the permissions you want to grant, and manage your domains from wherever you are. No API tokens to create, copy, or paste. SIGN IN, THE SAFE WAY • Official OAuth 2.0 with PKCE: authorize in the browser, just like on the web • You pick the scopes; the app only gets what you grant • Tokens are stored in the iOS Keychain and never leave your device • API requests go straight from your device to Cloudflare. No middleman servers, no data collection DOMAINS & DNS • Every domain at a glance, with status and plan • Full DNS record management: add, edit, delete, search • One-tap proxy toggle (the orange cloud itself), swipe to edit ANALYTICS • Requests, bandwidth, cache hit rate, and blocked threats • Clean charts: the last 24 hours free, 7-day and 30-day ranges with Pro WORKERS • Browse deployed scripts, details, and metrics • Pro: stream live logs over WebSocket, with a Live Activity on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen STORAGE (PRO) • R2: browse buckets and objects • D1: run queries in a built-in SQL console • KV: read, write, and delete keys SECURITY & NETWORK (PRO) • WAF custom rules: review and toggle them on the go • Cloudflare Tunnel: check status and active connections MADE FOR iOS • Home Screen widgets that follow the sky: your data grows into a ridgeline, and the sun marks the current hour • Lock Screen widgets and an Apple Watch app: your domains and 24-hour requests at a glance, on your wrist or Lock Screen • Siri & Shortcuts, Spotlight search, Control Center widget • Light and dark themes that shift with the time of day • A two-column layout built for iPad FREE VS PRO Free, forever: one account, full domain and DNS management, 24-hour analytics, and every widget and system integration. Orange Cloud Pro unlocks multiple accounts, the entire Storage tab (R2 / D1 / KV), live Workers logs, WAF rules, Tunnel, and 7-day / 30-day analytics. Available as a monthly or yearly subscription (yearly includes a 7-day free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://o-c.do/privacy Terms of Use: https://o-c.do/terms Orange Cloud is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Cloudflare, Inc. Cloudflare is a trademark of Cloudflare, Inc.

Screenshots

NodePass4 screens
Orange Cloud for Cloudflare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NodePass at 5.0 against Orange Cloud for Cloudflare's 4.0. NodePass also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Orange Cloud for Cloudflare's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NodePass sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Orange Cloud for Cloudflare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NodePass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NodePass's written reviews are positive against 83% of Orange Cloud for Cloudflare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NodePass ships an update every 3 weeks, Orange Cloud for Cloudflare every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NodePass versus Orange Cloud for Cloudflare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNodePassOrange Cloud for Cloudflare
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.0 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings410 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArgsment LimitedLongyan Xinluo Zhejia Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

NodePass

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Orange Cloud for Cloudflare

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NodePass

One-time3
  • Tip Small$1.99
  • Tip Medium$4.99
  • Tip Large$9.99
3 purchases

Orange Cloud for Cloudflare

Subscriptions2
  • Orange Cloud Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Orange Cloud Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Orange Cloud Pro - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is NodePass free?
NodePass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orange Cloud for Cloudflare free?
Orange Cloud for Cloudflare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NodePass or Orange Cloud for Cloudflare?
NodePass is rated higher. NodePass averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Orange Cloud for Cloudflare averages 4.0 from 10 ratings.
Do NodePass or Orange Cloud for Cloudflare have ads?
Neither NodePass nor Orange Cloud for Cloudflare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NodePass or Orange Cloud for Cloudflare?
NodePass ships an update every 3 weeks, and Orange Cloud for Cloudflare every 3 days. Most recently, NodePass was updated on October 14, 2026 and Orange Cloud for Cloudflare on October 9, 2026.

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